The one deterrent to preparing a cold, delicious bowl of ice cream is the complication of actually scooping the rock hard dessert. Midnight Scoop is on the case, and has an interesting take on this simple yet annoying issue. The ergonomically shaped curve of the handle lets you push with your palms, causing the stronger muscles of your arms and chest to do the work in the place of the weaker ones in your wrist. No more waiting for ice cream to thaw or bending spoons — and your patience.

Unless you have an unlimited amount of cabinet space, odds are your cookware spends quite a bit of time out where guests can see it. Make sure it looks as good as possible with Iittala Tools Cookware. Designed by Björn Dahlström, this versatile, stylish set of pots and pans is suitable for induction, gas, electric, and ceramic ranges, can go straight from the oven to the table, and is made from sturdy stainless steel to ensure that it lasts for many, many meals.

A great set of kitchen knives is a must-own for anyone that likes to cook — and most of the time, that means plenty of work trying to keep the blade sharp. Unless you're cutting with Furtif Evercut Knives. Made in France by eco-friendly TB Groupe, these solid steel knifes feature a laser-bonded titanium-carbide surface that lasts 300 times longer than standard steel, meaning you should only have to sharpen them once every 25 years. They're not all about utility, though, as the inky black color and geometric handles make them something you'll be proud to display in your kitchen.

For Issue 03, we headed to upstate New York to test drive the prototype electric Bollinger B1, the next-generation minimalist utility truck. We then took a classic Ford Bronco from the 1970's down Kentucky's legendary Bourbon Trail, stopping and sampling all along the route — and even getting schooled by master distiller Jimmy Russell. You'll find the world's best bourbon guide in this issue, with 25 bottles ranging in price from $25 to $4,000 a bottle. To complete our boxy, American-made SUV trifecta, we drove an Icon Ford Bronco up to Yosemite. Finally, we wrapped things up with edited guides full of the best hiking boots, backpacks, turntables, headphones, and camp knives.

Hiking boots were once only worn by avid outdoorsmen. Now, they're versatile enough to wear every day, whether you're tackling a trail or slippery pavement on the way to work. The Summit Hiking Boot is made using smooth full grain and vintage vegetable tanned leather that will age gracefully. Each pair also features molded rubber soles for solid footing on almost any surface. In addition, they're backed by Frye's commitment to quality, which dates back to 1863.

Home brewing is nothing new — it's not unusual at this point to have a friend or two brewing up their own ale. But what abour sake? With this Sake Making Kit, you can get started making your own Japanese rice wine right in your own kitchen. The kit includes everything you need to brew multiple one-gallon batches of the stuff (except for white raisins and sugar), featuring a one-gallon glass jug, a siphon, tubing, an airlock, yeast, steeping bags, a fermenting bucket, and, of course, short-grain polished rice. Homemade sushi kit not included.

Iced coffee is always a hit in warmer weather, and making yourself a cup of the chilly caffeinated stuff has never been easier than it is with the Zoku Iced Coffee Maker. Here's the steps. Step 1: pre-chill the stainless steel mug. Step 2: Brew coffee. Step 3: Pour coffee into the mug. Step 4: Slip on the insulating sleeve. Step 5: Drink. That's really all there is to it, making it far easier to deal with than the line at your local Joe provider.